FrameUp - Cinema Viewfinder

Name: FrameUp - Cinema Viewfinder
Rating: 4.9 (17 reviews)
Author: Ronan Furuta

Director & DP Viewfinder

Free · In‑App Purchases

17 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Photo & Video
Developer

Ronan Furuta
Language

EN
English
Size

24.2
MB

FrameUp is the essential director’s viewfinder for professional filmmakers. It combines an uncompromised viewfinder with highly customizable and intuitive controls to help you visualize and create your best shots. Using your phone, you can simulate any combination of lenses and sensors, while aspect ratio overlays allow you to monitor exactly what will appear in the final image. When you find the frame you like, just double-tap to save an image with metadata burned in to share with collaborators. Features: Full-Screen Viewfinder by Default – FrameUp focuses on the viewfinder. As soon as you launch the app, you are greeted with a large viewfinder without distractions. This lets you immediately start lining up your shots. Stills Capture – Double tap on the viewfinder or use iPhone 16’s Camera Control to capture a still of your frame. These stills include information about the lens, sensor, and aspect ratio used; ideal for sharing location scout previsualizations with your team. Stills Library – FrameUp Pro's built-in stills library allows you to quickly reference your frames on set. Location information, heading, and configuration information are saved for easy access. (FrameUp's base version saves stills to your phone camera roll.) Large Library of Included Cameras – FrameUp is updated regularly with camera support. It’s easy to file a request for your specific camera. Sensor Formats – Specify which mode your sensor is in. For example, Super 35, Anamorphic, DCI 4k, etc... Support for more cameras is prioritized by popular request. Fully Featured Base Version – The base version of FrameUp has all the features needed to craft shots; a great option for students and budget filmmakers. The optional pro upgrade brings more customizable features, professional workflows, and removes the minimal FrameUp branding on the viewfinder. Navigable With Muscle Memory – Use swipes and gestures to control FrameUp without having to search for buttons. Intuitive Quick Settings – One tap brings up a customizable quick settings screen, which allows you to configure FrameUp without leaving the viewfinder. Optical Adapters – Accurately simulate teleconverters and speed boosters within FrameUp. LUTs Support – Import and monitor show LUTs right in your viewfinder. .cube LUTs are supported in REC.709 and ACES CCT colorspaces, allowing you to use the LUTs you already have. Overlays – Use and customize professional overlays to help you frame your image. Includes support for the golden ratio, a secondary aspect ratio, customizable grids, and more. You can optionally export your images with overlays burned in. Designed for Performance – FrameUp’s image pipeline is optimized for Metal and your iPhone’s GPU, resulting in a smooth and responsive experience. Broad Lens Set and Camera Support – Choose from a large library of sensors and lens sets to quickly configure FrameUp to match your setup. Refined for Professional Workflows – FrameUp has been designed for use on fast-moving film sets. You can lock in your sensors, focal lengths, and aspect ratios for your project ahead of time to reduce cognitive load during production. Lock Screen Launch – Access FrameUp quickly straight from an iOS 18 Lock Screen control. Camera Control – Use the iPhone 16 series Camera Control to easily change essential viewfinder settings and capture stills. Privacy and security are core to FrameUp; personal information is not collected, and there are no ads. Promotional stills from the music video Two Kinds of Sadness by Box of Matches

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

17 Ratings

Great viewfinder!
09/27/2024

Iyfvidxxzujm
I like my apps to be simple to use and effective for the purpose it was intended. I don’t want to see a lot of extraneous bells and whistles that just slow things down when I’m trying to set up on location. I’ve been trying out FrameUp for a few days and I’m impressed by its clean design and intuitive feel. It seems like the developer uses his own product or designed for actual directors or DPs in mind. For the price, the extra features in the pro version are worth the upgrade.
Great viewfinder!
09/27/2024

Iyfvidxxzujm

I like my apps to be simple to use and effective for the purpose it was intended. I don’t want to see a lot of extraneous bells and whistles that just slow things down when I’m trying to set up on location. I’ve been trying out FrameUp for a few days and I’m impressed by its clean design and intuitive feel. It seems like the developer uses his own product or designed for actual directors or DPs in mind. For the price, the extra features in the pro version are worth the upgrade.
A Tool You Will Use
10/16/2024

rossLcooper
FrameUp is a tool you can whip out without any hesitation, and it has exactly the features that professionals want — nothing more, nothing less. Losing momentum is the worst, but using this viewfinder, it doesn't remind you it's there; it's far too sleek and streamlined to ever burden you. You will WANT to use it, and you bet I will on every project from now on. It's a no-brainer!
A Tool You Will Use
10/16/2024

rossLcooper

FrameUp is a tool you can whip out without any hesitation, and it has exactly the features that professionals want — nothing more, nothing less. Losing momentum is the worst, but using this viewfinder, it doesn't remind you it's there; it's far too sleek and streamlined to ever burden you. You will WANT to use it, and you bet I will on every project from now on. It's a no-brainer!
Absolutely Incredible
10/15/2024

PortugalCA
Frame up is an absolute savior when it comes to scouting and shooting and everything before and after and in between. I can use this to scout and storyboard. Previs. Blocking walkthrough rehearsal anything. So great so customizable. Love not having to draw battery and sling a 20lb rig on my shoulder for a dry take.
Absolutely Incredible
10/15/2024

PortugalCA

Frame up is an absolute savior when it comes to scouting and shooting and everything before and after and in between. I can use this to scout and storyboard. Previs. Blocking walkthrough rehearsal anything. So great so customizable. Love not having to draw battery and sling a 20lb rig on my shoulder for a dry take.
Clean and Useful
12/11/2024

M. Ull.
Super clean UI, generally just a nice looking app. Saved a lot of hassle for location scouting. Appreciate the feature request section. Looking forward to using FrameUp on future projects!
Clean and Useful
12/11/2024

M. Ull.

Super clean UI, generally just a nice looking app. Saved a lot of hassle for location scouting. Appreciate the feature request section. Looking forward to using FrameUp on future projects!

v1.8.4 improves the number pad UI in Quick Settings and fixes a rare bug occurring in the image pipeline. In v1.8.3, still previews now show up in the viewfinder, allowing you to quickly share and view your frame.